Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 150
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 10 150 certain matter and asked for suggestions regarding it. After hearing the advice of all, he expressed surprise that no one had mentioned supplication and praying to Allah. He was, after all, the son of a Muslim. There was at least something of the wor- ship of God within him. He attends the Friday Prayer and also keeps contact with the ascetics, so he is virtuous on account of this. The Misguidance of this Age God Almighty declared in the beginning age that I am your God and now again, in the Latter Days, He has said that ُ أَنَا الْمَوْجُوْد [I am present]. Remember that He is the Guide. If He were to let go, everyone would become an atheist. Thus, He continues to provide proof of His Being and this age is in particular need of this. The thing that reigns its effect comes to be manifested. If today a righteous man who has attained the truth cannot influ- ence thinking, then obviously misguidance still reigns. When such a wind blows, everyone is affected. Although a believer remains safe, he cannot cast his influence upon others. The awe and influence of misguidance is such that there are many very highly educated people and no one dares say anything to them about religion lest they become upset or that people make fun of me or mock me. Proclaiming the Truth We should look at the example of the Noble Companions of the Holy Prophet s as. During a period of weakness for Islam, the